Friday, June 13, 2025

Cape Town Gears Up For The Ultimate Gin And Food Pairing

If you love G&Ts, excellent food, and great vibes, then you won't want to miss out on Cape Town's hottest curated food and spirit pairing.

If you enjoy quality gin, excellent food, and bespoke mixers, then this event is for you.

If you don’t enjoy all of the above, you really need to reevaluate your priorities.

Fitch & Leedes is all set to host “Spirit of Sotano”, a signature dinner series for 2019 that promises some fantastic, curated food and spirit pairing experiences in Cape Town.

Their second dinner of the year is happening in collaboration with Cape Town Gin, on Thursday, June 27.

The Cape Town Gin range will be paired alongside a unique four-course menu at R325 per person that has been specially crafted for this fine event.

Live entertainment will lift the mood, making this dinner perfect for impressing a date, celebrating a birthday, or simply a fun night out with friends.

You already know that Fitch & Leedes and Cape Town Gin are the perfect pairings, so let’s get a look at that menu:

— MENU —

Aperitif

  • #SushiSoGood – A selection of Sotano’s eclectic sushi favourites
  • “Build your Own” Gin & S.I.N – with fresh fruits & herbs to get creative

Starter

  • Rooibos Smoked Pork Belly – Heirloom beetroot, cinnamon caramel sauce, orange & walnut gremolata

Cape Town Gin Rooibos Red Perfect Serve

  • Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer & Orange

Main

  • Grilled Line fish – Herbed baby potato, roast seasonal veg, lemon beurre blanc

Cape Town Classic Dry Gin Perfect Serve

  • Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic, Fresh Cucumber & Mint

Dessert

  • Rosewater pannacotta, Turkish delight, hibiscus syrup, dark chocolate

Cape Town The Pink Lady Perfect Serve

  • Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic & Strawberries

Aperitif, starter, main, dessert – yep, that ticks all the boxes.

Here are the deets:

  • Date: June 27, 2019
  • Time: 7 PM
  • Place: Sotano, 199 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre

Space is limited, so bookings are essential. You can call or email to secure your spot:

  • Tel: 021 422 0567
  • E-mail: bookings@sotano.co.za

There will be more Fitch & Leedes events coming your way as the year rolls on. To make sure you keep up with what’s happening, head on over to the ‘Spirit of Sotano’ Events page.

See you at Sotano.